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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,109.70 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,109.70 and 489.51 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,109.70 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,109.70 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,109.70 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 543,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,209.25/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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